History & Biography Let Me Dream was a longstanding low output Finnish gothic metal band that was originally formed as Congestion in 1989 although the name was adopted several years later only. Singer and guitarist Jani Koskela and drummer Janne Peltoranta had formed the band. Guitarist Marko Pitkänen and keyboardist Teemu Peltoranta come and go from Congestion during this period. This band issued a demo called Bed Of The Ancient River in 1993. The Finns obtained a contract from France’s Adipocere Records before changing names to Let Me Dream in 1994. Following its debut, a demo CD, called Medley Rain, was issued through the band’s Succubus Records in 1998. Guitarist Juhana Stolt also joined the band at this juncture. The band toured with Midnight Configuration and Two Witches in 1999. The band also travels overseas for the first time and appears at Hell Gates Festival in Tallinn in Estonia. Koskela would concentrate on his guitar opening up the vocals slot for Koskinen.
Greyscales was supported through shows with Ancient Rites and Ensiferum/Finntroll. Jokinen took the drum stool from Peltoranta. Soulshine, originally issued by the band in 2004, was picked up by Black Bards Entertainment in 2006. There were European concerts with I Witness in 2005 as well. That was the end even though the band reported working on new music in 2007 and had a gig with Vergeltung.
Reviews LET ME DREAM - SOULSHINE
Let Me Dream is a Finnish band originally formed as far back as 1989. The patient band has had an album called My Dear Succubus released by Adipocere Records in 1995 and has had several independent CDs since as well. The sextet's latest release is a nine-song disc with music that is not a favourite at Metallian Towers, but is nonetheless well-played and accomplished. Gothic metal is goth music's impure cousin and that is what Let Me Dream delivers. The vocals are a cross between the typical Finnish screams and Sisters Of Mercy, while the music is probably influenced by Cradle Of Filth, Graveworm and Atrocity. It is not exactly heavy, but this sub-genre has its fans and Let Me Dream is not as bad as some other acts in the category. The demo's best song is probably track number nine Autumn Twilight. Write to info@risestar.cl or look into the band at www.letmedream.com. - Ali "The Metallian"
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